Entry-level Camera Recommendation

[DubFan]

The lens on that Sony Cybershot is a "Sony G" which means it's got good glass.
And with an Exmoor sensor (the same range used in the Sony and Nikon DSLRs) it's bound to be decent.

[T_J_G]

semi-pro photographer I know recently got one of these, which he is VERY impressed with:

http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/reviews/compactcameras/129187/1/sony-cyber-shot-hx9v-review.html

It's around the £200 mark, too.

That looks awesome! 10FPS, IS, and full manual for when you feel the need. This should be top of your list, £220 in Jessops.

[redm4lc]

The reviews are telling me I should opt for the Sony. In budget and from the example image on Amazon of the Tower of London, clearly the quality I want.

I shall be buying it come month-end. Thanks for the help, guys.

[T_J_G]

Worth getting that Lowepro bag I linked to in my first post now then. It's only £3!

Forgot to post the link:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lowepro-Rezo-Digital-Camera-Pouch/dp/B00013D5JY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331052038&sr=8-1

[stealthwolf]

He's talking about shutter lag. The quickest are dSLRs.

TBH the best thing is go down to Jessops and trial out the cameras. Find which fits your hand and has the shutter lag that you're after.

My sister has the HX9V and loves it. I do like the large screen, the zoom and the pictures. I personally have a G12.

[Diamond Hell]

A G12 would be a bit above the budget and a bit chunky for the requirements, to be honest.

Although I'm interested in your experiences with it vs DSLR.

I notice Sony have FINALLY stopped mandating their own stupid memory card format as well.

About bloody time!

[stealthwolf]

I was going to buy a dSLR but didn't in the end because I knew I'd never use it due to size/bulk. It's a lot easier with the G12. I know of a few pros who now use it almost exclusively, leaving their dSLRs at home. I think the only thing I wish it had was a better zoom.